Joe Mulholland, Head of Production at a Hollywood studio, makes a rather fool-hardy promise to a dying friend. He undertakes to make a major movie using the title - if not the content - of a best-selling sex manual "Love in Sex". Enlisting...
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| Walter Matthau | ... |
Joe Mulholland
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| Charles Grodin | ... |
Herb Derman
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| Vincent Gardenia | ... |
Saul Gritz
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| Tyne Daly | ... |
Nancy Derman
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| Bill Macy | ... |
Sid Spokane
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| Gilda Radner | ... |
Livia Machado
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| Earl Boen | ... |
Marshall
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| Michael Lerner | ... |
Arnie
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| Joe Mantell | ... |
Larry
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| William Prince | ... |
Louis Martin
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| Nita Talbot | ... |
Dorothy
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| Sandy Ward | ... |
Doctor
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| Judah Katz | ... |
Freddie
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Peter Marc Jacobson | ... |
Robin
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| Sam Anderson | ... |
Ray Berg
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| Frances Bay | ... |
Betty Gritz
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| Luana Anders | ... |
Violette
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| Gene Dynarski | ... |
Board Member
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| David Tress | ... |
Board Member
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Eugene Elman | ... |
Other Executive
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| Philip Sterling | ... |
Other Executive
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Dick Yarmy | ... |
Other Executive
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Stanley Lawrence | ... |
Man at Dedication
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Leslie Bee | ... |
Secretary
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Clair E. Leucart | ... |
Truck Driver
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| Victoria Bolker | ... |
Nurse
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| Steve Martin | ... |
Fabio Longio
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| Penny Marshall | ... |
Reva
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| Richard Martini | ... |
Delivery Man (uncredited)
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Bill Monsour | ... |
Wedding Guest Dancer (uncredited)
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Don Savage | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Asher | ||
Written by
| Charles Grodin | ... | () |
Produced by
| William Asher | ... | producer |
| Richard Carrothers | ... | co-producer |
| Charles Grodin | ... | producer |
| Dennis Hennessy | ... | co-producer |
| Jean Higgins | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Ken Welch | ||
| Mitzie Welch | ||
Cinematography by
| Robbie Greenberg | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tom Benko | ||
Editorial Department
| Roosevelt Brody | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Greg MacLaurin | ... | additional assistant editor: re-cut |
| John Plumer | ... | color timer |
| Lynne Bailey Smith | ... | second assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Pamela Basker | ||
| Fern Champion | ||
Art Direction by
| Donald Lee Harris | ... | (as Donald L. Harris) |
Set Decoration by
| Janice Flating | ||
Costume Design by
| Alfred Angelo | ... | (bridal gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Christine George | ... | hair stylist |
| Greg LaCava | ... | makeup artist (as Greg La Cava) |
Production Management
| Jean Higgins | ... | unit production manager |
| Peter V. Ware | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michele Ader | ... | first assistant director |
| Jann Dutmer | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Joe Olsen | ... | property master (as Joseph Olsen) |
| Roger J. Xavier | ... | title illustrator |
| Joseph Musso | ... | production illustrator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Evje | ... | production sound mixer |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dale Johnston | ... | sound editor |
| David J. Kimball | ... | re-recording mixer |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | re-recording mixer (as William McCaughey) |
| James M. McCann | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Tom Ruff | ... | a.d.r. mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roland Bell | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Gershman | ... | additional photographer |
| Conrad W. Hall | ... | first assistant camera (as Conrad Hall Jr.) |
| Michael A. Jones | ... | additional photographer |
| Melton Maxwell | ... | chief lighting technician (as Melton C. Maxwell) |
| John T. Ramsey | ... | key grip |
| Peter Santoro | ... | assistant camera / second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Mark Niclas | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Barbara Burgdorf | ... | costumer: women |
| Thomas E. Johnson | ... | costumer: men (as Tom Johnson) |
| Charmaine Nash Simmons | ... | wardrobe (as Charmaine Simmons) |
Location Management
| Peter V. Ware | ... | location manager |
| Dow Griffith | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Chris Boardman | ... | orchestrator |
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alvin Greenman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Clair E. Leucart | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Julie Lasswell | ... | assistant: Mr. Asher |
| Kenneth Mancebo | ... | production controller |
| Maurice Marks | ... | assistant: Mr. Matthau |
| Richard Martini | ... | dialogue coach |
| Charles Matthau | ... | assistant to producers |
| Carolyn Olman | ... | production coordinator |
| L.J. Van Cleave | ... | post-production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1986) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Cecchi Gori Distribuzione (1988) (Italy) (theatrical)
Special Effects
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joe Mulholland, Head of Production at a Hollywood studio, makes a rather fool-hardy promise to a dying friend. He undertakes to make a major movie using the title - if not the content - of a best-selling sex manual "Love in Sex". Enlisting the help of depressed screenwriter Herb Derman and rather off-centre director Sid Spokane to try and come up with an idea or two, Joe soon wishes he was not one of those people who always try to keep their promises. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $9,580, 05 May 1985 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Charles Grodin got some of his actors friends involved in trying to pitch the film. Himself, Steve Martin, Gilda Radner, Penny Marshall and Tyne Daly all agreed to work for the least amount of money the union allowed.did so without even reading the script. When the film was finally green-lit, Grodin received no salary for writing or producing the film, only the minimum for working five weeks as an actor: about five thousand dollars for two years of work (seven years in total since the inception of the project). See more » |
| Goofs | The huge prop dinosaur that is mounted on the lawn of the movie studio lot changes position in respect to nearby buildings several times throughout the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Secret Admirer/The Goonies/Prizzi's Honor/Movers and Shakers (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Can't We Go Home Again See more » |